Get ready for tight airspace and nonstop action as Salt Lake City (KSLC), Oakland (KOAK), Portland (KPDX), and Boeing Field International (KBFI) lock the skies down. Expect full ATC coverage, heavy regional traffic, and constant coordination as pilots are boxed in between the West’s busiest corridors. File smart, fly sharp, and see if you can make it out of the box.

Airports: KSLC, KOAK, KPDX, KBFI
Date: April 17th 2300z-0300z // April 17th 1700-2100 MDT

The Long Island Sound Fly-In invites you to join a relaxing yet engaging VATSIM evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the northeastern coastline and the unique challenges of flying in one of the busiest airspace regions in the world.

On March 17th, 2026, from 7:00–10:00pm ET (2300–0200 UTC), pilots are welcome to arrive, depart, and enjoy pattern work at a selection of classic airports ringing Long Island Sound. The event centers on the Class C facilities of Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) in Islip, NY, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (KPVD) in Providence, RI, while also featuring a handful of welcoming Class D fields ideal for general aviation: Tweed-New Haven (KHVN), Bridgeport (KBDR), Suffolk County (KFOK), Groton-New London (KGON), Quonset State (KOQU), and New Bedford Regional (KEWB).

Cruising along the shores of Long Island Sound offers breathtaking views of historic seaside villages, charming getaways, and enduring maritime communities that have shaped American coastal life for generations. From the whaling-era ports and elegant Gold Coast estates of Long Island’s North Shore to the quiet harbors, sandy beaches, and fishing traditions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, the region is steeped in rich nautical and cultural history—perfectly framed by calm waters and classic New England scenery that makes every approach or low-level departure feel special.

At the same time, the event provides an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills in the famously congested and intricately layered airspace of the Northeast corridor. Precise communication, sharp situational awareness, and smooth coordination are essential whether you're threading a visual approach into a Class C hub, working the pattern at a busy Class D airport, or sequencing amid overlapping flows from the major New York and Boston metropolitan areas.

Full, professional ATC staffing will be provided throughout the event by controllers from Virtual New York ARTCC (ZNY) and Boston Virtual ARTCC (ZBW), covering tower, approach, departure, and enroute positions to deliver an immersive and realistic experience.

Whether you're bringing a light single-engine aircraft for scenic circuits, a regional jet into the bigger fields, or simply joining friends for some laid-back pattern work, come fly the historic shores of Long Island Sound and experience the thrill of Northeast operations firsthand. We look forward to seeing you on frequency—fly safe and enjoy the views!

Featured Airports: KLAX, KSAN, KBUR, KSNA
Friday, March 6th, 2026 - 1600L-2000L / 2359Z-0400Z
Spring has arrived in Southern California! Join ZLA for Spring into SoCal as we staff the coast with some of the west coast's busiest airports. Venture into or out of KLAX, KSAN, KBUR, and KSNA as we staff on Friday, March 6th from 2359Z-0400Z (1600-2000L).

🎭 LET’S SAMBA — FNO CARNIVAL EDITION ✈️

When VATSIM’s biggest weekly event meets the soul of Brazilian Carnival, the result can only be one: a night destined to go down in network history.

Friday Night Ops arrives in the heart of Brazil with a special edition connecting three of the world’s most iconic Carnival destinations:

🥁 Salvador, where electric trios lead endless crowds and turn the streets into pure energy.
🎶 Recife, driven by the rhythm of frevo, a tradition that makes hearts race and feet move.
🌴 Fortaleza, vibrant and tropical, pulsing with celebration by the sea.

In partnership with VATUSA, VATBRZ places Northeast Brazil at the center of the virtual aviation map for a night that blends culture, intensity, and top-level ATC.

📅 February 6
🕙 22:00Z – 02:00Z
📍 SBSV • SBRF • SBFZ

Carnival takes to the skies.
And Brazil takes the spotlight.

Welcome to ZFW's second month of Sunday Scope Scanning: Shreveport! Come fly your airliners at the regional airport (KSHV), pull out your GA planes at the downtown airport (KDTN), or run some military operations at Barksdale (KBAD)! One Sunday a month, a new minor field will be featured from the controllers choices, or a recommendation from the pilots that fly during them. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let an member on the events team know!